Poems (Nealds)/To the memory of an affectionate Mother

by Adeline Martha Nealds

TO THE MEMORY OF AN AFFECTIONATE MOTHER.

Once on a mother's tender breastI sigh'd my sorrowing heart to rest.But that is past—and she no more; Whilst I in hopeless agonyMust mourn those happy days are o'er Which brought such bliss to me:For ne'er again on that dear breastWill my sad heart be hush'd to rest.